Saudi-UAE rift over Yemen deepens; Riyadh urged to reconcile to counter Houthis

Saudi Arabia faces pressure to mend ties with the UAE after a January clash in which Saudi forces defeated the UAE-aligned Southern Transitional Council, fracturing the anti-Houthi coalition. The rift weakens the joint military effort against the Houthis, and reconciliation is seen as a prerequisite for a unified campaign. The extent of UAE willingness to re-engage remains uncertain.